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Monday, July 21, 2025
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 294-Interview with Mike Veseth (audio)
Sunday, July 13, 2025
FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20, 2025
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FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20 |
Monday, February 17, 2025
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 283 - Interview with Ray Isle (audio)
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 283
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Interview with Ray Isle
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Episode 283 - Interview with Ray Isle (audio) |
Ray Isle is the executive wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine, Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel and Leisure, and the author of the book "The World in a Wine Glass". He has been nominated for 3 James Beard Awards in the beverage industry.
In this episode, Kim and Mark interview Ray about a variety of wine-related topics, including:
- Food and Wine Magazine content: Kim and Mark ask Ray about the content of Food and Wine Magazine.
- Ray's book "The World in a Wine Glass": Ray discusses his book, which focuses on helping people shop for wine more effectively. He emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as origin, production methods, and the winemaker when making purchasing decisions.
- Wine Additives: Labels and wine additives are discussed
- How to buy wine: Ray provides tips on how to buy wine, including information on non-alcoholic wines.
- The 3 categories of wine writing: Ray discusses three main categories of wine writing: factual, relational, and impressionistic.
- Wine stories: We discuss wine stories and Ray shares many of his own.
By the end of the episode, you'll be eager to run out and buy Ray's book or follow him on Food and Wine.
For more information on Ray, visit his website:
Cheers,
Kim and Mark
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 278 - Christmas & Holiday wine traditions around the world
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Episode 278 - Christmas & Holiday wine traditions around the world |
Monday, September 16, 2024
Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 272 - Uncorking the Mind: Neuromarketing in Wine (audio)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Pour Richard's countdown to transition begins
via Ann Williams, owner operator of Pour Richard's
"I got into this business because I love wine. And people. Specifically, I love matching up people I like with wines I like. One of the best ways to do that is to open bottles of wine and let people taste for themselves, because there is no better way to take someone out of their 'comfort zone' and get them to try something new.When I envisioned the store, I thought I'd spend time tasting with suppliers (friends), to find products that I'd then sell to customers (friends). I thought I'd throw fun tastings and parties. And for 11+ years, I did exactly that. What I did not ever want to do: spend every waking moment talking to- or attempting to talk to- town officials. Sadly, that is exactly how I spent the last several months. Thankfully, we're done with all that.I am leaving Pour Richard's in the best of hands. I promise you, you will not be disappointed in this transition. I'm not going to disappear just yet, but we are beginning a (long) countdown. For our last few months, we can go back to the way things are supposed to be: a store full of fun products and fun people.
countdown to transition begins
Fun events. Fun tastings. First off, we have Turn the Page: Introducing Corey B, where you can get a glimpse of the future of Pour Richard's. Then we have an All-Portugal event, with Tony & Augusto. Another 'Conversations' tasting, with Brendan Ferguson. And one with Matt Belanger. An Italian thing I'm plotting with George. Maybe a Pennywise, if I can fit it in? And one last blowout anniversary party (12!), scheduled for Saturday, Nov 16.If my time here were a fireworks show, these next several weeks are the grand finale. Stay tuned; we intend to exit in high style."
Monday, September 2, 2024
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 271 Kate Arnold Wines (audio)
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 260 - Andrea Immer Robinson (audio)
Monday, October 2, 2023
Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 247 - Crumbled Corks, Buying Cooking Wine (audio)
Monday, August 7, 2023
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 243 - Jeff Gillis Interview Wine Likes App
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 243
Exploring all things wine with you!
In this episode Kim and Mark interview Jeff Gillis the founder and CEO of the Wine Likes app.
Winelikes connects wine enthusiasts.
From the complete novice to the sommelier; users can learn about wine, develop their preferences and palate, find new favorite bottles and places to visit, and see what their friends are doing on their own wine journey.
All without the distractions you'd typically find on other social media sites.
Listen to hear what Jeff's original app idea was going to be. We talk about development, current features and what's to come.
You can download the app or visit them on www.Winelikes.com
Cheers
Kim and Mark
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License From Ouzo Corp d/b/a Franklin Mobil to 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License From Ouzo Corp d/b/a Franklin Mobil to 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil |
Saturday, January 14, 2023
La Cantina Winery schedule, maybe no live music but good wine!
Friday, September 9, 2022
What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide
- where to park
- the schedule for the Main Stage
- the layout of the Cultural Festival on the Town Common
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What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide |
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
The Franklin Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 from noon to 6 PM in and around the Town Common with the activities shown in the areas on the map shared here:
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Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 |
Monday, September 5, 2022
Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22
Wine Barre 02038 returns September 8 & 22 from 7:00-9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-gq9dvNUc/
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Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22 |
Monday, June 27, 2022
Wonderful World of Wine: Episode 215 - Find Wines You Want, Dating Tawny Ports
The Wonderful World of Wine podcast/virtual radio show is always an entertaining and educational listen. Want to know about wine? This is the place to start.
Audio link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-215-find-wines-you-want-dating-tawny-ports
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Wonderful World of Wine: Episode 215 - Find Wines You Want, Dating Tawny Ports |
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Franklin Cultural District - Arts happening Here (through May 31)
Wednesday, May 25
7:30pm - OSKEY (FHS seniors variety show)
Thursday, May 26
5:00pm - Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy (LaCantina Winery)
7:00pm - FSPA performs Excerpts from Great Opera and Operetta (THE BLACK BOX)
6:00pm - Hit the Bus with Laura May (67 Degrees)
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
Sunday, May 29
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am - Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
Monday, February 28, 2022
Episode 199-Vincent Anter "V is For Vino" Interview (audio & video)
Caught the recent Wonderful World of Wine podcast by Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone to find out about the wine show "V is for Vino" as they interviewed Vincent Anter.
What Mark and Kim does for audio, Vincent is expanding to video to explore all aspects of wine. A fun show to add to your video queue.
Podcast link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-199-vincent-anter-v-is-for-vino-interview
"V is for Vino" season 1, episode 1 -> https://youtu.be/VJ8TSSX70_0
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Episode 199-Vincent Anter V is For Vino Interview |
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Recycle Your Beer Carriers And Corks at Franklin Liquors
"It’s estimated* that at least 10 million new plastic can carriers are used annually by breweries in Massachusetts, with just 10% of them being collected and re-used, and less than 2% of them ever getting recycled. As a result, the amount of plastic beer packaging waste ending up in landfills each year is enough to fill any of the state’s largest breweries with discarded carriers rather than beer.
Now you can bring them to Franklin Liquors to be reused by local breweries!"
Yes, a local answer to the issue raised in 2021. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/did-you-know-that-plastic-beer-carriers.html
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Recycle Your Beer Carriers at Franklin Liquors |
And Franklin Liquors will also recycle natural wine corks!
We also want your corks!!Bring your natural wine corks to Franklin Liquors to be recycled!Recycling your natural wine corks helps replace environmentally harmful, petroleum-based materials in consumer products with a natural, sustainable alternative.Find out which wines use natural cork and which ones don’t. When you reach for a bottle, look for those with natural corks. https://recork.com/corkwatch
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Recycle Your Natural Corks at Franklin Liquors |
Shared from Franklin Liquors page -> https://franklinliquors.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/recycle-your-corks-and-beer-carriers/
Monday, November 22, 2021
Wonderful World of Wine: "Thanksgiving Food And Wine - What To Serve With The Bird 2021"
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"Thanksgiving Food And Wine - What To Serve With The Bird 2021" |